Lotus Symbolism - The lotus (Sesen) is a symbol of the sun, creation, rebirth and Enlightenment. Because at night the flower closes and sinks underwater, at dawn it rises and opens again. According to one creation myth it was a giant lotus which first rose out of the watery chaos at the beginning of time. From this giant lotus the sun itself rose on the first day. A symbol of Upper Egypt. Aside from being a beautiful flower, the lotus is also a sacred flower in Hindu and Buddhist traditions among others. It is emerges beautiful and clean from the murky water and mud where its roots reside so the lotus represents enlightenment.

The Lotus is a spiritual reminder that no matter how muddy the water may be, we can rise, blossom, and come out more beautiful than ever.